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The very end of a yard. Often mistaken for a &quot;yard&quot;, which refers to the entire spar. As in to hang &quot;from the yardarm&quot; and the sun being &quot;over the yardarm&quot; (late enough to have a drink).

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A winch mechanism, usually with a horizontal axis. Used where mechanical advantage greater than that obtainable by block and tackle was needed (such as raising the anchor on small ships). Modern sailboats use an electric &quot;Windlass&quot; to raise the anchor.